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Definition of upsidenext

upside

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preposition

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of upside
Noun
The upside here is there are no fees or permits required as long as the 14-day limit is kept. Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 June 2026 While the Red Sox barely used Harrison before trading him away, San Francisco needed to include someone with Harrison’s upside for the Devers trade to materialize. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Preposition
Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him. Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
Noun
  • The downside is that base plans cost more than most competitors.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • However, living so extravagantly has its downsides.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
Preposition
  • An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026
  • Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The writing process was a learning curve for me, never having been in an American writers’ room system before.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • That has led analysts to think Thursday’s hike will be a one and done affair, aimed mainly at signaling to financial markets that the bank is determined not to get behind the curve if inflation spirals higher.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Preposition
  • All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • Ariana Grande was crystal clear in the White House’s comments section on TikTok.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • As traditional radio was being upended by rapid technology shifts, Audacy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024, emerging a year later with reduced debt and a revitalized outlook.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026
  • Every Tuesday, this new newsletter delivers clear-eyed, authoritative intelligence on the deals, decisions, policies, and power shifts shaping one of the world’s most consequential regions, written for the people who need to act on it.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Preposition
  • But ever since Hay filed his civil suit against Combs, the musician’s attorneys have fiercely denied his allegations.
    Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
  • In 1800, just as the first true vaccine—against smallpox—came into use, life expectancy at birth hovered around thirty years worldwide.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • In the fifth inning, Pasquantino grimaced in pain after a swing at the plate.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
  • So just trying to shorten my swing up and put a good swing on it.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Carter and Oreana's budding romance hits a snag in episode 6 during a fishing trip that takes a surprisingly emotional turn.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • Vargas had an opposite-field double, and Tristan Peters had a two-run triple as the White Sox stacked quality at-bat after quality at-bat in the frame, and the fans roared with each turn at the plate.
    Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026

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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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